

Etoile de Hollande 
“Eood for the soul is as essential as for the body, man does 
not live by bread alone.” 
EVER has there been a time when America needed to get closer to Mother Earth than now Other than vegetables and fruits you need that inspiration 
N that only a Rose can give. From early June until frost their endless pageantry of color, fragrance and form, entrance the inmost recesses of our souls to 
give courage and perseverance to carry out that sacred task which is before us 



ucceed in the North and other parts of the country do not do so well in Kentucky. Almost every Rose listed has been tested on our 
satisfactory and dependable. We have discarc or do not carry many which will be described favorably in other lists. Why spend 
loubtful kinds when you can buy our proved Roses? If properly sprayed and cultivated during summer, protected over winter,| you will 
one of the most satisfactory expenditures for your garden 
There are more than 2000 Roses in general cultivation, and to list any large percentage) of these 
would be out of the question. The list which follows is the result of our tests and represents the 
“Cream of the Crop.’’ Plant any of them with confidence 
QUALITY PLANTS. The price of a Rose, like any other article, does not determine its value 
. Hillenmeyer Roses are strong, with good roots, true to name, properly grown (which inc!udes culti- 
vation, spraying and understock), ripened by nature, handled so they are not devitalized by ex- 
posure and are free of leaf-diseases. HILLENMEYER ROSES GROW AND BLOOM BETTER—WE 
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\ FRANCIS XAVIER "HILLENMEYER 
FOUNDER 


This group contains the very best standard kinds 
OF FAIR DEALING 
and any selection made from it will please 

Price: Strong, 2-Yr. Plants TWO-TONE 
Condesa de Sastago. Vivid rings of id, copper, 
Py i 
itis Ps c go 
‘ ate : 5 h and yellow. This matchless Spanish novelty causes 
é c eac everyone to stop and admire it. Healthy and upright 



\ in growth 
yy 5 for $4.50 Duquesa de Penaranda, Coppery apricot. A Spanish 
beauty with long-pointed buds which open into lumi 
4 10 for 8 75 nous shades defying description. A wonderful Rose 
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Hinrich Gaede. A brilliant, fragrant Rose with long- 
3 pointed buds of rich luminous vermilion shaded with 
s or O gold. Showy free bloomer with excellent foliage 





Mme. Joseph Perraud. Large-petaled, perfectly formed . rd 
For postage and insurance, add 5c buds of Nosturtium-orange lightening to a luminous ‘ ~ 
Tone i pink at the edges and glowing orange at base, finally A 
Pen plan se opening to a Noasturtium-buff with more pink in its aa 
make-up. Has received many award: 4 
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PINK President Herbert Hoover. A most popular Rose. It is Z qi _ é President 
maroon, orange and gold, rioting in a most contrast- a y. Herter 
- . ae of 2 ing fashion. Long, pointed buds; rigid stems. A fine i oover 
Bettye Pret ond alae Cnc or ner eye aco garden Rose, blooming well in the autumn. | By far the Mrs: EP. Thom Po ae 
into semi-double salmon-pink blossoms. A good Best ofits color fond euiperiomton talisman \as:anlolrte a 
bloomer and an outstanding variety door Rose 
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Edith Nellie Perkins. One of the best. Long-pointed 
buds of cream, orange, and pink, overspread with gold 
flush. Very prolific flowering; strong grower. Foliage W , ‘ j 
healthy H ITE | ou 
Grenoble hs i 
Editor McFarland. We think this the finest deep pink Caledonia. Purest white, perfectly formed bucs on strong { ¥ 
garden Rose grown today. Its pointed buds on nice stems, opening to large flowers that retain their form 
long cutting stems last longer and retain their form until petals fall. No white rose can surpass this per- 2 
wonderfully well. A Rose that performed well in our fect variety a 
est e Pekin . 
pes eetcan Kaiserin Auguste Viktoria, Well-formed, cream-colored 
Mrs. Charles Bell. A beautiful shell-pink sport of the buds opening into white flowers. Fre¢-blooming ‘ 
well-known Radiance. Vigorous, healthy, and should hardy ——— 
be in every Rose garden McGredy’s Ivory. Creamy ivory-white, sometimes with a af 
Picture. Beautiful with its warm undertone of salmon; taint tinge of pink in the center; large; fregrant. One aa 
perfect form with pointed petals; fragrant. Vigorous, »f the best ~ 
continuous bloomer. It really is a picture 
Pink Dawn. A fine deep rose-pink flower opening to a 
lovely pink with an orange base; sweetly fragrant RED 
Strong, upright grower. A newer Rose which has taken BK 
its place along with the best Christopher Stone. A thrilling scarlet-crimscep from bud ' 
until petals fall. Vigorou F ftowering: 
5 though this 0} 


Rediance. This is a most reliable Rose. It has no serious 
faults and is the best variety for this section. Bril 



liant rose-pink buds opening into well-formed fragrant E. G. Hill. A great red Rose Massive t ms of deep 
t ns with silver tints on reverse of the petal Plant crimson and scorlet Ivet »n inside iplendid for 
makes vigorous growth. Our most outstanding reliable utting. Foliage ur sally healthy. Vigordus in habit Editor 
Rose - 
a Etoile de Hollande. Said. to be the best red|hybrid tea, McFarland 
Its gigantic velvety crimson flowers hold up remark- 
ably well, getting lighter in shade instead df ‘‘blueing” 
YELLOW with age. Thrives everywhere, producing ¢ fine lot o 
blooms throughout the season 


Golden Dawn. Large, light yellow, full-petaled blooms 
are t ne on strong, disease-resistant plants. When 
fully open the petals are etimes edged pink 
Glowing Carmine. |!ts name appropriately describes this 
beautiful Rose. Strong grower, blooms freely and is 
very showy 
Grenoble. This Gold Medal variety is fas 




Mrs. E. P. Thom. Superior yellow garden Rose. The fine 
long buds are perfectly shaped. Flowers rich lemon- 

t begoming pop- 
Caledonia 
alin * 3 ar ular. Glowing scarlet-crimson with long stems. Vigor 
yellow. Very vigorous and a constant bloomer ous and healthy 
Mrs. Pierre S. du Pont. Winner of more Red Rediance. Read the description of Rddiance and 
medals than any other outdoor Rose. 
Long, pointed, rich red-gold buds, 
opening to well formed blossoms that 
hold long. Foliage ornamental, healthy 
and disease-resistant 
apply the good things said of it to this vatiety, except 
the color, which is a d -red. B ms until frost 
and is one of the best all-round red R s |n existence 


Soeur Therese, Long, pointed, chrome- 
yellow buds with markings of car- 
mine, the open flower rich daffodil- 
yellow. Blooms freely on long cutting 
ith stems. One of the finest yellow Roses 
none of recent introduction 
Perkins 

Rose Sprays 
CLOTRACID A complete, economical spray for Roses, 
etc Contains powerful insecticides and 
fungicides. Easily mixed and applied. We recommend it. 
Smail size (makes 5 gallons) 
Medium size (makes 10 gallons) 
Large size (makes 20 gallons) 
Nursery size (makes 80 gallons) 
TR!I-OGEN—Combined Spray Treatment 
Complete Protection Against Plant Insects and Disease. 
One of the most complete and satisfactory sprays for Roses, Controls 
EIGHT NEW and SELECTED ROSES 
The following were selected as the best of the newer varieties. All have distinct TWO-TONE 
merit, and we recommend them to those who are looking for something new and __ feperico CASAS. Coppery pink and orange. Continuous 
beautiful bloom on erect, firm stems. Makes an outstanding Rose 
GIRONA. A lovely bud of red and golden yellow borne on 
RED YELLOW unusually long stems. Upright bush with light green foli- 
a The whole combination looks like a greenhouse 
POINSETTIA. A dazzling brilliant red Rose. Well shaped McGREDY’S YELLOW. Beautifully form medium > 
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high-centered buds of velvety texture on long stems buds which open a uniform butterct s 
we : b = O S h ’ leaf spot, mildew, and insects 
bush with dark green foliage. Stands heat well 
RED TALISMAN. Striking sport of Talisman having the PINK Nationally advertised and used 
same beautifully formed buds. The maroon-red bloom CATHRINE| KORDES“EHobie glowing pins ecat nee aiba PRICES 
has an overflow of amber when fully open 5 on erect, strong stems. ich bronzy foliage 
2-Year Plants: THE DOCTOR. Beautiful glowing silvery pink with satiny Smal Kit (makes 16 quarts) .....$1.50 €. Large Kit (makes 32 gallons) ....$ 6.00 
POLYANTHA ROSES SOUTHPORT. 6Brilliant scarlet. Beautiful slender buds on $1 25 h: 5 fo $5 15 e s; extra large bud and blossom which is delight- Medium Kit (makes 64 quarts) ... 4.00 D. Estate Kit (makes 128 gallons) .. 20.00 
re fine for bedding, edging, and are quite hardy. Can also be long stems. Vigorous; free blooming. Most promising . eacn; r e fully fragrant 
These dwarf everblooming Ro: 
used with striking effect in lan For postage and insurance add 10 per cent. 
pe plantings 
95¢ each; $4.50 for 5. 
Cameo. A distinct shade of shell-pink and salmon with a glow of gold 
For Postage and CLI MBING ROS ES 

























Miss Edith Cavell. Semi-double; scarlet-red. Good strong continuous bloomer 
Cie Ub Lua: Full, sparkling flowers of scarlet-orange borne in great clusters throughout the pnauencey add Strong, 2-year plants: 
PT gL 95¢ each; $4.50 for 5 
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95c¢ each; $4.50 for 5. 
Floribundas may be best recognized and described as large polyanthas, both as to size of blossoms 
and height of bush. They are vigorous, free-flowering and can be used for bedding, edging or as 
small shrubs in landscape designing. Becoming more and more popular 
Dagmor Spoth. Pure white flowers produced in showy large trusses all through the summer. 
Improved Lafayette. Glowing red blossoms suffused a vivid crimson. Upright and vigorous. 
Mrs. R. M. Finch. Handsome semi-d 2 
uble rose-pink flowers more than 2 inches across. 
PATENTED FLORIBUNDAS 
$1.00 each; $2.50 for 3, except as noted. 
We have selected four outstanding patented varieties 
Betty Prior. (Pat. No. 340.) Exquisite, single, light pink blossoms resembling a dogwood 
Donald Prior. (Pat. No ) Semi-double; glistening, glowing scarlet. Free bloomer 
Permanent Wave. (Pat 107.) Large semi-double flowers of rosy pink with cerise edges. Petals 
are waved permanently from bud stage to the finish 
Except the Patented Varieties 
Chaplin’s Pink Climber. Double rich pink with a 
touch of salmon. Holds its color and remains 
attractive longer than any Rose in our list. 


Climbing American Beauty. Extremely beautiful 
light crimson; buds and flowers very fragrant 

Dr. W. Van Fleet. Large flowers of exquisite flesh- 
pink, on long stems. Outstanding large-flowered 
pink climber 
Gardenia, Buds rich creamy yellow, opening a 
pleasing yellow that fades to cream. 

Mary Wallace. Large, clear brilliant pink flowers. 
Fine for cutting 

Mermaid. Unusually large, single blooms of clear, 
light yellow. Very attractive 
The Doctor 
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New Dawn. (Pat, No, 1.) An everblooming Dr. W 
Van Fleet with the same lovely flesh-pink 
blooms. $1.50 each. 
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Floradora. (Paten NEW. i color of this new Floribunda is a bright cinnabar-red 
touched with s le n Prolific and continuous bloc 7, and attractive for cutting 
» the bud. An All-A $1.50 each; 3 for $3.75. 
flushed with gold at base 
trong, healthy, hardy 


Paul’s Scarlet Climber. Vivid scarlet-red thot con 
Pinocct be ‘‘seen a mile.” Holds its color 

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Poinsettia age ‘ Silver Moon. Semi-double white flowers. The showy 
yellow stamens make it doubly attractive. 

2-yr. plants, $1.00 each; $2.50 for 3 
Hugonis (‘Golden Rose of China’). The finest shrub R known. Blooms in May, its arching 
branc covered to to the tips with single, yellow, cup-shaped flowers. Unsurpassed for mass 
eff s and in the shrub border 
Max Graf 
the ruc 

King Midas, (Plant Patent No. 586.) Large, red 
flushed buds opening into hybrid-tea-like 
blooms, moking the plant appear as a living, 
limpid, yellow mass of golden glory. A new 
outstanding creation for pillar, porch, per- 
gola or garage. $1.50 each; $3.75 for 3. 




A clear pink, single Rose, much used t »ver banks, walls or embankments. Belongs to 
nd is hardy 


King mMidos 


Tea Outstanding Patented Koses 
Many of the finest of the new Roses are being pat- YELLOW PINK RED 
ented. This naturally regulates, to a large extent, 
Eclipse. (Pat. No. 172.) The very long, slender, stream-lined Anzac. (Pat. 636.) Large buds of Azalea-pink opening to large Charlotte Armstrong. (Pat. No. 455.) The color is warm red in Heart’s Desire. (Pat. No. 501.) Intensely fragrant, large, per 

their propagation, description: and sale. We are priv- yellow buds open to loose flowe th 25 to 30 gol ello 0 : oppery-scarle 
pag p p yetale which ead ae Seta: hy ize co) oe wr yell w Cena double flowers with coppery-scarlet sheen. Long stems the bud opening to cerise in hot weather and spectrum-red in fectly formed crimson flowers on long stems. Dark green, leath- 
ileged to distribute these Roses and use the greatest farsa ; gra $1.25 each; $3.15 $1.50 each; $3.75 for 3 cooler weather. Its long-pointed bud opens into a long-lasting, ery foliage. Won 1942 All-America Rose Selections Award 
diligence to see that they reach you in prime condi- et Mary Margaret McBride. (Pct. No. 537.) The double, high- fragrant flower 3 to 4 inches in diameter. Vigorous. Foliage $1.50 each; $3.75 for 3 ; 
ley y p Lowell Thomas. (Pat. No. 595.) Large, high-centered blossoms centered blooms are a clear deep coral-pink, suffused with gold deep green and highly resistant to mildew. All-America Rose 
tion. However, we cannot be held responsible for their of clear canary-yellow on strong stems. Compact bushy alent at the base—very beautiful at all stages. Vigorous growth Selection for 1941. $1.50 each; $3.75 for 3 Mitandaennp : 
behavior or other things beyond our control Has slight tea fragrance. An All-America Rose Selection. $2.00 reaching to 24 feet; follege smooth, leathery, dark ‘green "Ros ie | Be Seas Bree ee ee 
each; $5.00 for 3 i ma A new continuous bloomer of outstanding merit. $1.50 each; Cri GI (Pp, pee Selection for 1945. A strong free-branching plant pro- 
. $3.75 tor 3 rimson Glory. at. No. 105.) Glorious crimson flowers, shaded ducing large, long-pointed ovoid buds of maroon-red. Blooms 
MmelChional Kal-chekamn(eatmcnplleceroi New meAeRocera net deep red and mellowed by a velvety nap, with wonderful fra- very double and delightfully fragrant. $2.50 each; 3 for $6.25. 
Soneuhor cratolihaukierilica dat echinuie larcetnain tad (bids ice Bre ate Dore Son tnce ey ae ane eee 
0 y a. Large pointed buds o TWO-TONE 2/2 feet tall. In the few years since its introduction, Crimson 
lemon-yellow, turning lighter as they open. Vigorous upright 
plants, abundant bloomer. $2.00 each; $5.00 for 3 : The Chief. (Pat. No. 456.) Lovely pointed buds of flame-rose 
opening to large artistic blocms of shining reddish coral, which 
merge to orange-pink as the flower ages The richly fragrant 
flowers come erect and generally singly on strong py stems 
All-America Rose Selection fkr 1940, $1.25 each; $3.15 for 3 P < 
4 — For a combination of 3 or 
more Patented Roses, use 1/3 
of the 3 price. 
Glory has become a prime favorite, for its magnificent color and 
deeply satisfying fragrance make it the ideal Rose, $1.50 each; 
$3.75 for 3 














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General Catalog 
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© Eclipse 
(Fall 1944 -Spring 1945) 
Listing Evergreens, Shade 
Trees, Shrubs, Hedges, 
Vines, Etc. 
HILLENMEYER’S ROSES 
Are Selected and Tested for 
Kentucky’s Climate The Chief 
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